Te Rūnanga o Waihao

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi. We would welcome a small caption and photo to share in our weekly pānui.

Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one. Please contact us as we would like to support you in any way we can.

Marae

It has been wonderful to see our marae busy with multiple whānau stays, wānanga events, school visits and meetings happening again. The calendar is filling up more each month and we have been able to welcome home newly registered members, those that haven’t visited for some time, as well as our regular visitors who all enjoy the unique experience that is Waihao. It is always a pleasure to have those that live away return home and reconnect. Jump on the website and check out the marae bookings calendar to see when it may be available for your next visit! https://waihaorunanga.co.nz/

Opening of New School Building – Aoraki Mt Cook Primary School

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

On Saturday 11 March, Tewera and I went up to Aoraki Mt Cook Primary School to support the opening of their new school building. We had beautiful weather, and a wonderful clear view of Aoraki on the drive in.

The school community has worked hard over the last few years, amidst the challenges that Covid brought with it to complete their dream of a new school building fit-for-purpose. It was a pleasure to be a part of their celebrations, and to be there for the blessing on this special occasion. We were treated to performances by their pupils of musical instruments, waiata, haka, speeches, stories and kai.

It was a great day out for us and the community. Here is a picture of the end of the ceremony as current and ex pupils gathered on the deck to sing us Aoraki e.

Kā mihi, Nicole

Upcoming Pōwhiri

It would be lovely to have whānau here representing tangata whenua.

• Waimate High School 10 May, 9am

• Waihao Downs School, 21 June, 10.30am

• Rapidaction American High School Students – Sunday 2 July, 1pm and Monday 10 July, 1pm

Whānau Input

The next whānau hui will be Sunday, 18 June

We are looking forward to welcoming you home either in person or by electronic connection.

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